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Here's an evidence-based guide that provides current and relevant information on breastfeeding and lactation blended with clinical suggestions for best outcomes. This essential reference provides a research-based approach to breastfeeding care by including literature reviews while covering the incidence, etiology, risk factors, prevention, prognosis and implications, interventions, expected outcomes, care plans, and clinical algorithms.
Completely updated and revised, the second edition includes hundreds of new references and expanded resources at the end of each chapter. What’s more, it provides new information on the anatomy of the nipple, original concepts on breastfeeding management such as biologic nurturing and ventral positioning, the latest research on sucking mechanics of infants, and a section on the late pre-term baby.


